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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 197.84 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 197.84 and 94.39 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 197.84 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/197.84 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 197.84 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 18,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.86/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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